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Kounde was one of Barcelona's worst performers this season — but now he's turning it around After a shaky start to 2024, Kounde has accepted his role at right-back and has been part of a big improvement by Barcelona's defence

APRIL 1, 2024 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Solid in Napoli match Kounde had one tackle (one won), six successful duels, four clearances and three interceptions in Tuesday's 3-1 win against Napoli.

Impact Kounde turned in a solid shift as Barcelona held a quality frontline to one goal despite some big risks in the second half. He has totaled seven tackles (five won), 19 clerances and eight interceptions in the last five games, with three clean sheets.

MARCH 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Logs in assist Kounde assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 4-0 victory against Getafe.

Impact Kounde recorded his first assist since Nov 12 during Saturday's win. He's started and played all 90 minutes in the last nine matches, totaling an assist with 19 clearances and 14 crosses (two accurate) in that span.

FEBRUARY 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Starts at right-back Kounde got the start and played 90 minutes during Thursday's 2-0 win over Osasuna.

Impact Kounde was back in the starting XI on Thursday, this time he swapped to right-back, a role he is natural at as well. The defender could see more chances there while Joao Cancelo continues to recover from a knock. Kounde will likely shift back to center-back when Cancelo is fit once more.

JANUARY 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Cross for assist Kounde assisted once to go with one cross (one accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-1 victory versus Deportivo Alaves.

Impact Kounde's lone cross was perfectly given to Robert Lewandowski, who scored a header for his and Barcelona's first of two goals. Kounde will go into the international break with positive momentum and some great confidence as well, considering he had not logged an assist since April 2023. At minimum, his latest log is a sign of consistent playing opportunities to come again.

NOVEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

In starting XI Kounde (knee) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Sociedad.

Impact Kounde is unexpectedly back in the starting XI on Saturday, even though he was not expected to return until after the international break. This will end the defender's three-match absence and should mean he will be a regular sight in the starting XI again, as he started all but one match before his injury. His presence in the squad will mean a less serious role for Inigo Martinez, who served in the defense while Kounde was injured.

NOVEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Barcelona stars return to training, but Xavi 'won't take any risks' for El Clásico clash

Barcelona coach Xavi Hernández is keeping his cards close to his chest before the first "clasico" of the season.

OCTOBER 27, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Barcelona stars return to training, but Xavi 'won't take any risks' for El Clásico clash

Set for month-long absence Kounde (knee) will be out of action for at least a month, per Pol Ballus of The Athletic.

Impact Given his timeline, Kounde will no doubt hope to be back in the squad coming out of the November international break. It's a significant blow to the Barcelona backline considering the central defender has started 10 of his 11 appearances for the club this season in which he registered one goal on 10 shots (four on target), 41 clearances and seven crosses (four accurate). Without Kounde in the squad, Ronald Araujo could step into the starting XI.

OCTOBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sidelined with knee injury Kounde suffered a knee injury in Sunday's 2-2 draw with Grenada.

Impact Kounde had to be replaced midway through the first half and his club have revealed that he has sprained the lateral collateral ligament in his right knee. With the defender set for a spell on the sidelines, Ronald Aruajo will likely come into the starting XI.

OCTOBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nets first of the season Kounde scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal) in Sunday's 2-1 victory versus Osasuna.

Impact Kounde got things started for his team by heading in a goal from the center of the box, thanks to a perfect cross from teammate, Ilkay Gundogan. The goal marks his first of the season and already ties his total from last season. Kounde has a total of six shots and four shots on target through four matches, putting him on pace for his most productive season in La Liga Primera.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps clean sheet in win Kounde had three shots (two on goal), three crosses (two accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-0 win over Cadiz.

Impact Kounde recorded his second clean sheet of the season and was also involved offensively, taking three shots, two of which were on goal. The defender also delivered three crosses and won a tackle. He will aim to secure his third consecutive clean sheet when they face Villarreal on Sunday.

AUGUST 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Active on both ends versus Getafe Kounde had one off-target shot, created four chances, made seven clearances and helped his side to keep a clean sheet during Sunday's scoreless draw against Getafe.

Impact Kounde alternated with Ronald Araujo between playing right-back and center-back and ended up putting up some nice numbers on both ends of the pitch, even pacing his side in chances created. Regardless of where he plays, the versatile defender will always find a spot on Barca's lineup and that will probably be the case for next Sunday's home clash against Getafe.

AUGUST 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Wins tackle in season finale Kounde won one of one tackles in Sunday's 2-1 defeat against Celta Vigo.

Impact Kounde kept 18 clean sheets and tallied a goal and three assists across 29 La Liga appearances (28 starts) during his rookie season in Barcelona, missing a few spurts of action in the fall due to injuries but nothing significant. The 24-year-old spent most of the season at right-back, a position he's made clear he doesn't enjoy playing as much as in central defense, but the first league title of his career might assuage some of those frustrations heading into the next campaign where Andreas Christensen and Ronald Araujo will presumably remain the first-choice center-backs.

JUNE 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet in return Kounde generated one clearance in Sunday's 3-0 win versus Mallorca.

Impact Kounde returned to the lineup after missing the last match with a strain. He's totaled a goal, one assist, 38 clearances and 17 tackles (10 won) in the last 13 games played.

MAY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Mallorca Kounde (strain) is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against Mallorca.

Impact Kounde is back in the lineup after missing the Tuesday matchup against Real Valladolid, but he slots back into the center-back role. He's been a regular starter at the back for Los Blaugranas and has racked up 24 clearances, 13 tackles and five interceptions across nine games since the start of April.

MAY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Barcelona shocked by Jules Kounde transfer plan Barcelona’s stance on a possible Jules Kounde exit following reports that he wants to leave the club for being played out of position.

MAY 24, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Barcelona shocked by Jules Kounde transfer plan Barcelona’s stance on a possible Jules Kounde exit following reports that he wants to leave the club for being played out of position.

MAY 24, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Ruled out against Valladolid Kounde will not be available for Tuesday's clash against Real Valladolid due to muscle fatigue, according to Barcelona manager Xavi on Monday.

Impact Kounde has started each of Barca's last 12 league games since the start of March, but he had to sub off at halftime of Saturday's defeat against Real Sociedad with this issue and will not be available for the midweek match. Marcos Alonso is expected to slot into central defense in his and Ronald Araujo's absence.

MAY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in derby win Kounde scored a goal off two shots (one on target), created one chance and was shown a yellow card during Sunday's 4-2 win over Espanyol.

Impact Kounde didn't have much defensive work to do but made up for the lack of peripheral numbers with a surprise appearance inside the opposition's box to head home a beautiful pass from Frenkie de Jong and make it 4-0 for Barcelona in the 51st minute. This was the first goal of the season for the versatile defender, who became an integral part of the team in his first campaign at Camp Nou.

MAY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Barcelona wins Spanish league for 1st time since 2019

Barcelona has captured its first La Liga title since 2019 behind two goals by Robert Lewandowski.

MAY 14, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Barcelona wins Spanish league for 1st time since 2019

One assist in win Kounde registered an assist and attempted four crosses (one accurate) in Saturday's 4-0 win over Real Betis.

Impact Kounde did not much have much defensive work to do against 10 men, and was regularly able to get into attacking positions down the right flank, creating three goal-scoring opportunities in total. He has three assists this season, two more than he managed in any previous campaign.

MAY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Fives galore vs. Getafe Kounde generated five crosses (zero accurate) and five clearances in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus Getafe.

Impact Surprisingly, Kounde had Barcelona's best cross tally despite not diverting significantly from his usual center-back position. Less surprisingly, he also had the Catalans' most clearances as they maintained another clean sheet. Both achievements will be welcome for Barcelona's biggest April game, against Atletico Madrid next Sunday.

APRIL 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Active defensively versus Elche Kounde had one shot on goal, made two tackles (one won), seven clearances, two interceptions and one block and helped his side to keep a clean sheet during Saturday's 4-0 win over...

Impact Kounde was once again deployed as a right-back after starting the previous two contests as a center-back but the constant position switching does not affect his numbers at all as he was the one of the better numbers among the members of Barcelona's defensive line. With 20 clearances over his last four starts, Kounde has been definitely trending up as a fantasy contributor.

APRIL 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Man Utd: Erik ten Hag fumes at referee as Barcelona's Jules Kounde escapes red in Europa League draw Jules Kounde brought down Marcus Rashford on the edge of the Barcelona area as the last man, but referee Maurizio Mariani and the VAR decide...

FEBRUARY 16, 2023 • SKY.COM

Keeps clean sheet in win Kounde made a clearance and won two of two tackles in Saturday's 1-0 victory against Girona.

Impact Kounde returned to right-back Saturday as his side kept a third consecutive clean sheet in La Liga in shutting out Girona.

JANUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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